The Indian culture holds significance for the two epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. The debate on the historicity of these epics continues, while their undeniable influence on the culture remains. Recently, Delhi's Old Fort was entrusted to Dalmia Group's Civilization Foundation under the Ministry of Tourism's 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme. The event highlighted the connection of the site to Mahabharata, showcasing archaeological findings such as painted gray ware earthenware.
Ajay Verma, CEO of Heritage and Events of Civilization Foundation, stated that all activities at the site will revolve around Mahabharata. The upcoming seventh excavation, announced by the Archaeology Department of India, aims to further explore the site's historical ties to Mahabharata.
Painted gray ware discovered during the 2014 excavations linked the site to the epic, first excavated by B.B. Lal in 1954. Lal correlated the painted gray ware pottery with the Mahabharata era. Understanding the relationship between Painted Gray Ware (PGW) and Mahabharata in this context becomes essential.